# Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations

**Company**: TEGNA Inc.
**Location**: Wilkes Barre, PA
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Broadcast Technology and Operations to lead the Engineering and Information Technology teams at WNEP-TV, a TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Wilkes Barre, PA. The successful candidate will report directly to the Regional Head of Technology and Operations and oversee the day-to-day operations of broadcast technologies in a 24/7/365 environment.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement short-term and long-term technology strategies

- Oversee daily operations, including equipment integration, maintenance of core infrastructure, studios, control rooms, facility, post-production, and transmission for live programming

- Ensure compliance with FCC rules and regulations

- Manage critical security policies, including account, password security, vulnerability protection, virus protection, untrusted network, and IT incident reporting policies

- Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster contingency plans

- Manage the Engineering Department's finances, including expense budgeting, approvals, and reviews

- Monitor and evaluate daily on-air technical quality

- Lead workflow improvements for on-air and online products

- Manage vendor contracts for technology, building maintenance, and security

- Lead capital planning and submission process for the station

- Lead project planning and project management for station-wide initiatives

Requirements:

- Strong customer service skills and professionalism

- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences

- Proven leadership and team management experience

- Understanding of IT processes, including security, workflow, and management

- In-depth knowledge of broadcast technologies such as ENPS newsroom systems, Bitcentral media management systems, RF transmission, broadcast video switchers, and routers

- Ability to work well under pressure and make quick decisions

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education

- Minimum of five years of experience in a broadcast operations/technology management role

- Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in confined spaces

- Flexible schedule to support a 24x7x365 operation

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

- 401(k) program with company match

- Paid time off and holidays

- Access to virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions

## Skills

### Required
- broadcast technologies
- IT processes
- security
- workflow management
- leadership
- team management
- communication skills

### Nice to have
- ENPS newsroom systems
- Bitcentral media management systems
- RF transmission
- broadcast video switchers
- routers

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